Immunology

Immunology is a science that studies the reactions of the body to foreign stimuli and the ways of treatment against this effect. Immunology reveals the general biological basis of immunity, the genetic conditioning of factors, the structure, properties and interaction of antibodies and antigens.

Immunology (as a field of medical microbiology), develops rapidly and interacts with such science areas as chemistry, biology, genetics, and physiology. Immunological reactions are used by clinical immunology for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.

Nowadays most of the diseases associated with immune system disorders. An increased immune reaction leads to allergies, but, on the contrary, reduced immune reaction leads to immunodeficiency states.

The list of diseases associated with reduced activity of the human immune system includes viral hepatitis, herpes, papillomatosis. If such diseases are slow, it increases the risk of oncology.. Acquired immunity disorders are usually more common in mature age.  

The most obvious disease of immune system is AIDS -  an example of acquired immunodeficiency.
In universities, immunology is usually taught by Biology or Medicine departments or faculties, as a part/specialization of a relevant basic degree or as a separate study program. Most universities provide Masters programs in Immunology, which can be started after completing a Bachelor degree in Microbiology, Medicine or other relevant study field. Several study programs in Immunology can be found on our website, for example, MA Integrated Immunology,  in University of Oxford, UK, MA Immunology in Imperial College London, UK, or MSc Immunology in  University of Dublin, UK. Use the Search button to find the bests study program.